| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Theta Lambda Chapter and ETL Education Foundation 2015 - 2016 Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program |
| The Scholars Writing Project: Our Essays, Our Thoughts |
| SERVICES AVAILABLE PROJECT COMPLETION Students participate in the Our Essays, Our Thoughts writing project. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Students receive academic enhancement and assistance through one on one and web based strategies via the ETL Virtual University Initiative PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Students participate in leadership and personal development discussions and seminars and one on one mentoring. RECREATION Students participate in a variety of incentive based recreation activities. ...AND MORE |
| Our youth Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program is designed to emphasize academic, leadership and personal development, as well as community service. The program includes bi-monthly meetings that provide development seminars and group discussions, homework and academic assistance through one on one and web-based activities, project completion activities, one on one mentoring, community service, and incentive based recreation activities. |
| The program partners with Milton L. Olive Middle School in Wyandanch New York responsible for selecting student participants and assisting in the development and monitoring of program effectiveness indicators. The program is geared toward seventh and eighth grade male students with the intention of following and serving as many members of the cohort as possible through high school and beyond. |
The 2015 – 2016 Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program is designed to emphasize academic,
leadership, and personal development, as well as community service. The program consists of bi-monthly
meetings that include development seminars and group discussions, learning styles and preferences counseling,
career exploration, homework and academic assistance through one on one and web-based activities, project
completion activities, one on one mentoring, community service learning, and incentive based recreation
activities.
The program partners with a Milton L. Olive Middle School, Wyandanch, NY responsible for selecting student
participants and assisting in the development and monitoring of program effectiveness indicators. The program is
geared toward seven and eighth grade male students with the intention of following and serving as many
members of the cohort as possible through high school and beyond. The program is anchored by the The
Scholars Writing Project -- Our Essays, Our Thoughts.
Project Mission
The mission of the Our Essays, Our Thoughts writing project is to bolster scholars' self-awareness and writing
skills through individual writing of a series of essays on assigned topics.
Project Description
During each bi-monthly session time is set aside for scholars to engage the writing process. The drafting process
is emphasized as students refine their thoughts. Essays are reviewed by adult mentors and students are guided
in clarifying their written intent. The Our Essays, Our Thoughts writing project culminates with the production of
a soft cover book containing a collection of scholar essays. The scholars determine the layout of the text,
product graphics, and other production aspects of the process. Once complete, copies of the text will be
presented to Milton L. Olive Middle School for appropriate distribution.
Other Components of the Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program
Homework Helper and Academic Support
The Homework Helper and Academic Support portion of the program is designed to assist students with
homework, study skills, test preparation, etc. This is accomplished through the use of web based conferencing
technology, via the ETL Education Foundation Virtual University Initiative. Web-based strategies include access
to online real time assistance (i.e. Monday Math Nights) and asynchronous learning modules. All students
complete a learning styles and preferences survey with counseling from learning experts provided to students and
parents. Also, a portion of the regular bi monthly meeting is dedicated to some aspect of academic development.
One on one mentors assist students individually with assignments and academic subject matters as feasible.
Personal Development Discussions, Seminars, and Activities
The program also includes a series of age appropriate personal development workshops that include topics such
as health and hygiene, human sexuality, police interaction, historical/social/cultural awareness, etc. Once again
the use of resources available through the Virtual University Initiative (VUI) combined with “in-house” discussions
best facilitate this aspect of the program.
Leadership Development Discussions, Seminars, and Activities
The program also includes leadership training and development. Discussions about why leaders are necessary,
defining leadership, enumerating leadership qualities and other aspects of leadership are incorporated into the
program. Once again a combination of VUI strategies, one on one mentoring and group activities drive this aspect
of the program.
One on One Mentoring
Youth participants are assigned an adult mentor. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to establish a
more personal contact and nurturing relationship. Mentoring relationships are individual and develop at
individual paces. The program provides mentors with appropriate support.
Community Service
Part of the personal and leadership development aspects of the program includes the facilitation of the
importance of using one’s skills, talents, and advantages in community service. Regular discussions about how
students may use their particular skills, talents, and expertise to help their peers, community, and school occur
during “in-house” and web based activities.
Recreation Incentive
The program also includes a series of recreational activities. However these activities are based upon the
achievement of goals, group participation/attendance records, and other indicators. The program recognizes that
recreational activities are important aspects of any youth program. However such activities should be linked to
the accomplishment of goals and have a celebratory nature.
Program Schedule and Final Words
As previously stated, the 2015 – 2016 Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program consists of a series of
bi-monthly meetings reinforced by one on one mentoring as well as web-based activities facilitated through the
ETL Education Foundation Virtual University Initiative. The bi-monthly meetings are carefully planned in
advance. Community leaders, educators, and other professionals participate as facilitators and role models at
each session.
Eta Theta Lambda Chapter and the ETL Education Foundation have experienced past success in similar
programs including but not limited to our Kwanzaa Cadet Program, Getting To Know Our Teachers Project,
College Success Workshop Series, and the Post College Tour Mentoring Program. The 2015-2016 program is a
continuation of programs of excellence with the singular goal to serve community youth so that their full potential
may be reached.
leadership, and personal development, as well as community service. The program consists of bi-monthly
meetings that include development seminars and group discussions, learning styles and preferences counseling,
career exploration, homework and academic assistance through one on one and web-based activities, project
completion activities, one on one mentoring, community service learning, and incentive based recreation
activities.
The program partners with a Milton L. Olive Middle School, Wyandanch, NY responsible for selecting student
participants and assisting in the development and monitoring of program effectiveness indicators. The program is
geared toward seven and eighth grade male students with the intention of following and serving as many
members of the cohort as possible through high school and beyond. The program is anchored by the The
Scholars Writing Project -- Our Essays, Our Thoughts.
Project Mission
The mission of the Our Essays, Our Thoughts writing project is to bolster scholars' self-awareness and writing
skills through individual writing of a series of essays on assigned topics.
Project Description
During each bi-monthly session time is set aside for scholars to engage the writing process. The drafting process
is emphasized as students refine their thoughts. Essays are reviewed by adult mentors and students are guided
in clarifying their written intent. The Our Essays, Our Thoughts writing project culminates with the production of
a soft cover book containing a collection of scholar essays. The scholars determine the layout of the text,
product graphics, and other production aspects of the process. Once complete, copies of the text will be
presented to Milton L. Olive Middle School for appropriate distribution.
Other Components of the Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program
Homework Helper and Academic Support
The Homework Helper and Academic Support portion of the program is designed to assist students with
homework, study skills, test preparation, etc. This is accomplished through the use of web based conferencing
technology, via the ETL Education Foundation Virtual University Initiative. Web-based strategies include access
to online real time assistance (i.e. Monday Math Nights) and asynchronous learning modules. All students
complete a learning styles and preferences survey with counseling from learning experts provided to students and
parents. Also, a portion of the regular bi monthly meeting is dedicated to some aspect of academic development.
One on one mentors assist students individually with assignments and academic subject matters as feasible.
Personal Development Discussions, Seminars, and Activities
The program also includes a series of age appropriate personal development workshops that include topics such
as health and hygiene, human sexuality, police interaction, historical/social/cultural awareness, etc. Once again
the use of resources available through the Virtual University Initiative (VUI) combined with “in-house” discussions
best facilitate this aspect of the program.
Leadership Development Discussions, Seminars, and Activities
The program also includes leadership training and development. Discussions about why leaders are necessary,
defining leadership, enumerating leadership qualities and other aspects of leadership are incorporated into the
program. Once again a combination of VUI strategies, one on one mentoring and group activities drive this aspect
of the program.
One on One Mentoring
Youth participants are assigned an adult mentor. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to establish a
more personal contact and nurturing relationship. Mentoring relationships are individual and develop at
individual paces. The program provides mentors with appropriate support.
Community Service
Part of the personal and leadership development aspects of the program includes the facilitation of the
importance of using one’s skills, talents, and advantages in community service. Regular discussions about how
students may use their particular skills, talents, and expertise to help their peers, community, and school occur
during “in-house” and web based activities.
Recreation Incentive
The program also includes a series of recreational activities. However these activities are based upon the
achievement of goals, group participation/attendance records, and other indicators. The program recognizes that
recreational activities are important aspects of any youth program. However such activities should be linked to
the accomplishment of goals and have a celebratory nature.
Program Schedule and Final Words
As previously stated, the 2015 – 2016 Mentoring and College/Success Readiness Program consists of a series of
bi-monthly meetings reinforced by one on one mentoring as well as web-based activities facilitated through the
ETL Education Foundation Virtual University Initiative. The bi-monthly meetings are carefully planned in
advance. Community leaders, educators, and other professionals participate as facilitators and role models at
each session.
Eta Theta Lambda Chapter and the ETL Education Foundation have experienced past success in similar
programs including but not limited to our Kwanzaa Cadet Program, Getting To Know Our Teachers Project,
College Success Workshop Series, and the Post College Tour Mentoring Program. The 2015-2016 program is a
continuation of programs of excellence with the singular goal to serve community youth so that their full potential
may be reached.
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